not counting

prepositional phrase

Pronunciation: /nɒt ˈkaʊntɪŋ/

Definition

Excluding a specific person or item from a total or calculation.

Examples

• The project will take three weeks, not counting the time needed for final testing.

• There are five cars in the driveway, not counting the one parked in the garage.

• He has visited ten countries, not counting the ones he only passed through on a train.

Synonyms of not counting

Words with a similar meaning to not counting:

• excluding
• apart from
• except for
• exclusive of

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